Data center industry expansion continues apace due to AI-powered infrastructure and 5G networks, placing security measures more central than ever. Securitas’ proprietary data center training program has received HISPI’s endorsement for upskilling security officers for this demanding environment.
Create training, certification, internship, mentoring and apprenticeship opportunities for 10,000 Minorities, Veterans and Women interested in Cybersecurity.
Certifications
Certifications provide an objective benchmark of security professionals’ knowledge and skills. Certifications also play a pivotal role in effective cybersecurity strategies, helping professionals advance along structured career paths while connecting different specializations. With various levels and industries covered by certification programs available today, it should not be difficult to find one that matches your needs.
Before choosing a certification, take some time to understand market demands in your region and create a timeline and budget for training and examinations. Keep in mind that studying materials, exam fees and other expenses related to your new role could incur costs – creating a realistic plan can help protect you financially while giving you better opportunities.
Entry-level cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+ can help launch your career in cybersecurity. These credentials verify essential skills needed for an entry-level position, and can serve as a gateway into more advanced credentials such as CISM for program oversight and management positions or CRISC or CSA for technology specialists.
Cybersecurity certifications have become an essential asset to major organizations, who actively recruit certified cybersecurity specialists. Exploring job postings within your target industry and location will enable you to determine which credentials will most benefit your career path; certain jobs may require certain credentials while other employers offer support through training programs or reimbursement policies for certifications obtained.
SECO-Information Security Foundation certification will equip you with more than just foundational knowledge of information security; it can equip you with tools that will advance your career as well. These include learning about threats, countermeasures, legal requirements and regulatory obligations as well as how to integrate business and technology processes together in order to meet compliance demands.
Securitas offers courses and training to assist with building an information security practice, including its award-winning SECO-Information Security Foundation certification as well as its data center security training program, which has garnered global acclaim.
Courses
HISP offers training to bridge gaps in current certifications for security, audit and compliance. Their “Implement Once, Comply Many” (IOCM) philosophy streamlines compliance by emphasizing efficient processes, skilled practitioners, and optimized technology. HISPI strives to deliver accessible, cost-effective training while upholding high ethical standards.
The program equips you to become an information security hybrid professional capable of understanding both business and technical concerns within an organization, and providing true value-add to it by taking a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity that incorporates ISO 27001, ITIL, CMMI COSO and FedRAMP certification requirements as a guideline for future regulatory compliance requirements.
HISP offers training courses that can be taken anytime, from any device. With these online certification courses, learning at your own pace is possible without traveling to an inconvenient classroom location or adhering to scheduled classroom hours. In addition, HISP proudly supports diversity within Cybersecurity by providing training, apprenticeship, internship mentorship opportunities for 10,000 Minorities Veterans Women.
Starting a career in cybersecurity can be challenging. To maximize the likelihood of success and ensure long-term career growth, gaining industry experience as soon as possible is vital – this can be done by working as a system administrator or network admin somewhere and learning about endpoint, server, networking, database, coding etc. This will give you a firm grounding in technology domain which will lay a strong foundation for future endeavors.
Mentoring
HISPI’s mentoring program gives mentees an opportunity to collaborate closely with a virtual chief information security officer (CISO) in setting clear career goals, overcoming challenges, and making informed career decisions. Mentees can also benefit from receiving career guidance and advice from our global network of cybersecurity professionals.
HISPI offers training, certification and internship programs designed to bridge the Cybersecurity talent gap for minority veterans, women and homeless individuals. This approach was pioneered by serial entrepreneur and Cybersecurity and Risk Management expert Taiye Lambo.
These training courses educate students on a holistic approach to information security and equip them with the tools necessary for success in the industry. Students will be exposed to frameworks such as CMMC, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, ITIL COSO NIST as well as best practices in security risk management. Plus they are accessible anytime so students can take courses and exams wherever and whenever it suits their schedule!
Outreach
HISPI’s diversity-first outreach program pioneered by cybersecurity veteran Taiye Lambo provides training, certification, internship, apprenticeship, mentoring and job placement assistance to minorities, veterans (particularly homelessness) and women. Furthermore, we offer an on-demand online certification course and examination that can be taken anytime with internet connectivity and mobile device access.
HISPI is a non-profit organization dedicated to holistic cybersecurity. Their “Implement Once, Comply Many” philosophy emphasizes efficient processes, highly trained practitioners, and optimized technology. HISPI prioritizes accessible yet cost-effective training while upholding high ethical standards.
